Exclusive — Ron Johnson: ‘80% of the Farm Bill Is Funding for Food Stamps’
The bulk of the Farm Bill is funding for food stamps, Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) said during an interview on Breitbart News Daily.
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Rand Paul: If Johnson ‘Had a Spine,’ He Would Have Offered a Bill that Cuts Spending
If Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) had a “spine,” he would have offered a measure that slashed spending, Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) said during an appearance on the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show.
Exclusive — Sen. Ron Johnson on Spending Deal: ‘Democrats Hold All the Cards’
Democrats “hold all the cards” on the spending deal battle as they have the legacy media on their side and some Democrat votes are needed for a CR to pass, Sen. Ron Johnson said.
Thomas Massie: ‘Cognitive Disconnect’ Among Colleagues Who Hate Johnson’s Deal but Will Vote for Him
There is a “cognitive disconnect” among colleagues who hate Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-LA) spending bonanza but are planning to formally vote for him as speaker in January, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) pointed out this week.
Mike Johnson Attempts Plan C to Avert Government Shutdown
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) on Friday announced yet another plan to avert a government shutdown.
Congress Passes Stop-Gap Spending Bill After Failed Mike Johnson Gambit
Congress on Wednesday passed legislation that would fund the government through nearly the end of December.
Speaker Mike Johnson’s Spending Bill Fails After Republican Opposition
Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-LA) gambit to attach the SAVE Act to a stop-gap spending bill failed in the House on Wednesday after Republicans opposed the bill.
Speaker Johnson: If We Have to Pass a CR, It Will Have Conditions
During an interview aired on Tuesday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Hannity,” House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) stated that if the House has to pass a continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown in November, there will be
Senate Clears Stop-Gap Spending Bill with No Ukraine Aid
The Senate on Saturday night passed a stop-gap spending bill, providing no Ukraine aid, and sending the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk.
Government Funding Standoff Cuts Off Ukraine Cash for First Time Since Start of War
The House voted for a stopgap spending bill with no Ukraine aid funding, a first amid America’s generous support for Ukraine.
Dem Rep. Smith: Don’t Think There’s a Compromise for Dems on Border Security in CR
On Friday’s broadcast of “CNN News Central,” Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) stated that he doesn’t believe Democrats will engage in any compromise on including border security provisions in a continuing resolution. Co-host Sara Sidner asked, “I want to talk to
Congress Passes Spending Bill with $12 Billion in Ukraine Funding, $3 Billion for Biden’s Afghans
The House passed on Friday a stop-gap spending bill that would fund the government through mid-December. The bill also grants $12 billion for Ukraine aid and $3 billion for President Joe Biden’s Afghanistan refugees.
Senate Passes Stop-Gap Spending Bill with $12 Billion in Ukraine Aid, $3 Billion for Biden’s Afghans
The Senate on Thursday passed a stop-gap spending bill that would fund the government through mid-December, providing $12 billion in Ukraine aid and $3 billion for facilitating Afghan refugees to the United States.
House Republican Leadership Whips Against Stop-Gap Spending Bill
House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) announced on Tuesday night that GOP leadership would whip against a stop-gap spending bill, saying that it fails to address any of the crises unfolding under President Joe Biden’s watch.
Congress Unveils Stop-Gap Spending Bill with $12+ Billion in Ukraine Aid
Congressional appropriators released a stop-gap bill Monday night that would fund the government through mid-December, specifically earmarking $12.3 billion in aid for Ukraine and $3 billion for Afghan resettlement programs.
Jim Banks: Democrats to Stuff Stopgap Spending Bill with Radical Policies
Republican Study Committee (RSC) Chairman Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN) said Democrats will seek to stuff radical policies in a stopgap spending bill before Republicans likely take the House after the midterms.
Exclusive — Rep. Chip Roy: ‘Forcing Vaccines’ on Kids and ‘Vax Mandates’ Offer ‘Possible Crossover’ Between Parties
Opposition to vaccine mandates is a possible bridge for some bipartisan consensus, Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) estimated on Wednesday’s edition of the Breitbart Daily News podcast with host Alex Marlow.
Senate Republicans Block Government Funding, Debt Ceiling Bill
Senate Republicans blocked a government spending and debt ceiling bill Monday, setting up a dramatic showdown between Republicans and Democrats on whether Congress should raise the debt ceiling while Democrats plan to spend trillions on infrastructure and social spending.
Exclusive—Scott Perry on Wall Funding: President Trump ‘Doesn’t Blink Very Often’ in a Fight
Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) told Breitbart News in exclusive interviews on Thursday that Democrats should be careful in a battle over wall funding because President Donald Trump “does not blink very often” in a fight.
Mitch McConnell: Shutdown Unlikely, White House ‘Extremely Flexible’ on Wall Funding
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said during a press conference on Tuesday that he believes the government will not shut down, suggesting that the White House has been “extremely flexible” on how to resolve the December 21 government funding deadline.
